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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
4
London August 3 reports a great revival of agricultural life in England as reformers push for national self sufficiency in foodstuffs. The war drives efforts to expand farming and local food production across the countryside.
The article outlines Britain's plan to end dependence on foreign food, with Lord Selborne leading a campaign to make England self sufficient. Measures include repopulating rural areas, afforestation, replacing older soldiers with men 19 to 30 on farms, creating model villages with gardens and libraries, expanding land for soldier settlement, and importing labor from South Africa, though opposition remains.
A Baltimore doctor popularizes resinol ointment and resinol soap as a safe, effective treatment for eczema ringworm and itching. The resinol regimen is praised for stopping itching quickly healing eruptions and being affordable. Both products are sold by druggists and noted for smoothing and improving skin and hair health.
A whimsical piece imagines a horse speaking on summer heat and city life. It notes needs for water, shade, airflow, clean bedding, fly protection, and gentle care after hard work, pleading for humane stables and humane handling to prevent suffering.
The army horse relief work, developed by the American Humane Association with War Department approval, will be known as the American Red Star Animal Relief. It mirrors the Red Cross model for sick and injured horses, with field hospitals, veterinary supplies, ambulance teams, and a large force of horsemen and veterinarians.
Adjutant General Charles I. Martin launched a statewide Kansas National Guard recruiting drive with posters sent to all cities. State officers are stationed to accept recruits, naming officers Major Albert H. Herman, Captain Dennis J. Sheedy, Captain Geo. C. Tornjo, Captain Charles B. Gibbons, Captain Guy P. Sawyer, Second Lieutenant Romer M. Kunz, and Second Lieutenant Joseph W. Murray. The general urged recruiting married men’ replacements to prevent depletion of ranks.
The county clerk cancelled $10,000 worth of Lawrence refunding bonds dated January 1, 1893. The bonds were signed by A. L. Selig as mayor and were due to expire in 1923.
A Burlington Wisconsin reader touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash as curing her back and side pains after irregular health. The notice includes testimonials, offers free advice from the Pinkham Co, and cites local social notes from the community, such as a surprise party, visits, fishing, and illnesses among neighbors.
Information for homesteaders and land seekers outlines how to obtain title to government land, costs of state lands, payments, and installments. The Agricultural Bulletin No 3 covers forest reserve entries and coal land entries as well. Also noted is a marriage license issued to Lloyd Boucher and Laura Kelly of Kansas City Kansas.
Valley Chapel Church invites Sunday visitors for five services on August 6 with Maurice Nichols preaching at 11:00 and Chancellor Lucas leading 4:00 p m. E E Stauffer to preach at 8 15 in the evening Christian Endeavor at 7 30. Saturday August 5 Rev Nichols leads the quarterly meeting followed by a Sunday all day gathering with lunch. Rev Montgomery, Pastor.
Mr and Mrs Roy Herr and Edgar Landis drove to Tonganoxie on Sunday to visit Mrs Herr is niece Mildred Jones and family. Mr and Mrs Robert Lyons and relatives visited in Lawrence on Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Lyons daughter Mrs John Akers and Mr and Mrs Tom Holloway. Ed Lyons attended the Hopewell ball game Saturday afternoon and the Farmers Union ice cream social at the school house that evening to benefit the ball team. Alice Shuler visited home folks Sunday.
A historic advertisement proclaims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cures stomach, liver and intestinal ailments with a single dose. It claims widespread use, permanent results, and freedom to eat freely, backed by a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold by Round Corner Drug.
On August 6 1916 at 3 00 p m under a chattel mortgage with terms signed April 10 1915 by I O Gregory and Loury Gregory we will sell at public auction at Lawrence Transfer and Storage Company No 10 East 9th Street Lawrence Kansas to the highest bidder for cash a library of 500 to 600 volumes together with book cases Davenport table chairs rugs beds dressers tables and other household items Perkins Trust Company KanwarKa notice continues with local social news including Ladies Art Society meetings F F A club activities visits and farm notices detailing threshing progress and local residents events
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for weakness from overwork and poor appetite. It claims three capsules daily restore strength, improve sleep, and aid kidney and digestive issues, with a money-back guarantee and a $1.00 per box price.
Philip Wopler of Lone Star departs this evening seeking a suitable farm location in Logan County if land meets his needs. The move reflects a cautious relocation plan tied to agricultural prospects in the region.
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